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Media trial hinders justice — Bombay HC on Sushant Singh’s death case coverage

A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni said some reportage by Republic TV and Times Now in the aftermath of the death of actor were 'contemptuous'.

WhatsApp voluntary, don’t join if not accepting new privacy policy, says Delhi HC

The Delhi HC said even Google maps capture and store personal data and one will be surprised what they are consenting to if they read the terms and conditions of most mobile apps.

Proposed tractor rally on 26 Jan law & order matter, Delhi Police should decide on it — SC

The Centre, in an application, said any proposed march or protest by farmers that seeks to disrupt and disturb Republic Day celebrations will cause an embarrassment to the nation.

Parents of road accident victims should be compensated for loss of maintenance, says Delhi HC

High court's view was that parents of the deceased are considered dependent on their children by law since they are bound to require support in their old age.

SC to hear farm laws pleas after member of panel, set up to resolve impasse, recuses himself

A 4-member panel was constituted to listen to grievances of protesting farmers and make recommendations to resolve the deadlock. Talks with the Centre have so far failed make headway.

Traders’ body files plea in SC seeking direction to roll back Whatsapp’s new privacy policy

The Confederation of All India Traders also sought a direction to the Centre to intervene and frame guidelines to govern large tech companies such as WhatsApp and Facebook.

Supreme Court slams Gujarat govt for ‘lethargy’ over filing late plea, imposes 25k fine

The petition was filed in the court by the state government after a delay of 427 days against an order of the Gujarat High Court passed in March 2019 in a case.

‘Living like lords’ — Delhi HC intends to stop perks of MCD councillors, senior officers

A Delhi HC bench said salaries of health workers, including doctors, nursing staff and sanitation staff, should be prioritized over other discretionary expenses during Covid pandemic.

Delhi HC judge recuses herself from hearing plea against WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy

The plea claimed that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp allows full access to a user's online activity without there being any supervision by the government.

26 warrants & bail, but Mukhtar Ansari still in Punjab jail — UP’s custody case before SC

Uttar Pradesh has moved the top court, seeking a direction to Punjab to hand over the BSP MLA’s custody so that trials in 10 criminal cases pending against him can proceed.

On Camera

No, Dalit SRK is not a thing. That’s a lazy way to view Dhadak 2

Neelesh, the protagonist of Dhadak 2, is not a failed version of SRK; he represents a new cinematic masculinity shaped by historical oppression and injustice.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

Europe is sitting at Trump’s table, and there’s a lesson for India

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.